Instructional Design | Continuing Education

About the program

The Instructional Design college certificate is for those interested in the theory, practice, and design of instructional content for a wide variety of delivery methods (e.g. face to face, online, hybrid instruction). This program will provide the theoretical and practical foundations for the development and design of instruction and training applicable to the higher education industry, corporate training delivery, or hosting subject specific workshops. Pedagogical theory will be coupled with practical module and course development to apply key instructional design principles.

Program information

All courses must be successfully completed within 4 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Develop measurable learning outcomes and/or objectives for a course or training program.
Apply instructional design strategies appropriate to the learning environment and aligned with the learning outcomes.
Apply components of accessibility and usability in course design.
Design learning activities and assessment that are aligned to learning outcomes.
Develop and critique course material using instructional design strategies.
Identify the roles of team members and apply project management strategies in a course development project.
Select appropriate learning technologies to enhance course design and delivery.
Implement a quality assurance framework and evaluative instructional design instruments.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Opens November 4, 2024
Spring registration: Opens March 17, 2025

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.